Every year many of our clients are informed of rate increases to their Medicare Supplement plans. For some, the increase can be rather significant, while others may see an increase of only a few dollars. Insurance is about pooling premiums from many people in order to protect individuals within the group from the full burden…
When you enroll in Medicare you will receive the Medicare and You booklet outlining the services that are available to you. A list of covered preventive services can be found in section 3. We encourage you to use this list to keep track of the services you have received. You can also request this booklet…
When you begin receiving Medicare benefits, you will be eligible for some preventive services to keep you healthy. In particular, Medicare wants you to check in with your healthcare provider on an annual basis. While Medicare does not cover routine physical exams as we typically understand them, they have ensured that you and your doctor…
When is Medicare Open Enrollment? October 15 marked the first day of the Medicare open enrollment period, which allows beneficiaries a window to review, update or alter their current policies. In addition to altering current plans, seniors aged 65 years or older, who have not previously been enrolled in a Medicare plan, may use the open enrollment period…
